Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
LHC Group
Rocky Mount, NC
$72K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for an Admissions Registered Nurse.
This is a Full Time Salaried position doing In-Home Admission visits for Hospice in the Rocky Mount area.
At Hospice of Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Hospice Admissions RN, you can expect:
- the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
- being valued and respected by patients and their families.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs.
- incredible team support and empathetic leadership.
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.
Responsibilities
The Admissions Nurse is responsible for execution of the hospice admission process in compliance with federal
and state regulations. The Admissions Nurse will advocate for the patient and family to meet those stated needs
that hospice can cover and/or refer them to other resources as appropriate.
- Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs.
- Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
- Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner.
- Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient. Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility.
- Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals.
Education and Experience
- Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of operation.
- At least 2 years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other health care service delivery system setting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
- VA: Experience with terminally ill required.
Employer
LHC Group
About Rocky Mount, NC
- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 89°F and low of 69°F.
- Winter average high of 51°F and low of 31°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, local art galleries, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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